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Confronting religion: Sikh prohibited from carrying kirpans at airport
Despite several meetings held with govt officials problem yet to be resolved۔
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Contaminated substances: Hundreds in Upper Dir hospitalised due to gastroenteritis
Excessive consumption of unhygienic food and water has worsened problem۔
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Police patrol ambushed: Three policemen gunned down, TTP claims attack
The van belonged to the Cobra police squad, which was hunting for suspect militants in the area.
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Two sisters allegedly abducted, sold off
Police suspect that the girls eloped with the man of their own accord.
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Little helper: Making ends meet by keeping evil at bay
Noorwali, 12, earns for his family by burning leaves to ward off the evil eye.
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Another ‘robber’ dies in police custody
Boy was arrested after a robbery FIR filed against him by his neighbour.
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North Waziristan: 9 militants killed in drone strike
A compound near the vehicle was also badly damaged.
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Family disputes: Seven dead in ‘honour killing’ incidents
Two children are among those killed.
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Education policy: Parent-teacher councils set to improve literacy in K-P
Aim to build confidence in parents about their children’s schooling.
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Intellectual property theft: Piracy threatens Pashto CD drama industry
Faced with heavy losses, many producers consider abandoning business.
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Police security: Jammers ineffective against remote-controlled bombs
Attack in Sheikan points out flaws in devices attached to police mobiles.
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TV time: 8 injured as inmates clash in Haripur Jail
They were also locked in solitary confinement cells for violating jail rules and committing the crime during detention
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Tree plantation drive: Over one million saplings to be planted in Swat
Malakand division starts drive to address illegal logging in forests.
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US drone strike kills nine in North Waziristan: Officials
Two US drones fired four missiles on a vehicle in Shnakhura village.
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Girls school blown up in South Waziristan
The school was the only functional higher secondary school in the area with 500 students.
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Patients, doctors celebrate Eid in hospitals
Many staff members rush to reach LRH after Eid prayers.
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Chained by ‘Rahdaree’: Mehsud tribe ‘imprisoned’ in South Waziristan
Tribesmen require additional documentation before being allowed freedom of movement.
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Necessary tradition?: Despite claims of security, aerial firing goes unchecked
Nine people injured by gunfire in Peshawar, following Eid announcement.
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Discussion: Call to end police brutality
Speakers demand behavioural changes of law-enforcement agencies, legislation in law of remand.
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Divided opinion: K-P celebrates Eid amid pockets of defiance
With the exception of government officials, people in Swat and Dera Ismail Khan refused to celebrate Eid on Sunday.
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Peshawar’s got Eid fever too
Exhibitions, bangles and tailors are in demand.
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HU BCom exams: Top 20 positions grabbed by female students
HU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Syed Sakhawat Shah have congratulated the successful candidates.
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Mohmand Agency: Peace committees criticise administration
Blame each other, political agent on corruption allegations.
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Unidentified body found in Chamkani
The cause of death was also not confirmed.
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Health services: Faculty and doctors to stay back on Eid
Staff on duty this holiday will be given leave next Eid.
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Subtle celebrations: IDPs spend Eid without families in camp
No special packages have yet been provided, PDMA says they will do so.
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High alert: Police increase security in Peshawar, DI Khan
Extra contingents, plain-clothes police deployed.
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Khyber Agency: Low intensity bomb injures one
Miscreants had planted the bomb in a brook that was running through the Landi Kotal Bazaar.
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Air strikes kill eight militants: Officials
Two bunkers of militants were destroyed in air strikes in Orakzai.
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Targeted: Son, 3 nephews of former peace committee leader killed
Army arrests nine in search operation following incident.
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US drone strike kills 6 militants in North Waziristan: Officials
The drone attack was aimed at a house and a car in the Shawwal district.
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Kurram Agency: One killed, 16 hurt in a string of blasts
Three blasts took place in different parts of Lower Kurram.
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Police arrest cleric who announced Eid in Charsadda
Certain areas of Charsadda are celebrating Eidul Fitr today following a late night sighting of moon by some clerics.
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Jirga: Mehsuds decline to help in recovering dam workers
Tell political agent they are not bound by FCR laws as IDPs.
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Illegal arms: K-P home department to crackdown on ‘dormant’ factories
About ten ‘dormant’ arms factories are supplying arms in K-P.
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Unqualified teachers: KUST PhD programme under question
University approves suspended MPhil programme under questionable circumstances.
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Security concerns: Kohat tunnel out of bounds for foreigners
K-P govt issues fresh notification to all foreign visitors, NGO workers in the province.
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Organ trade: K-P developing bill to curb illegal transplants
Expected to be finalised after meeting.
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Curbing violence: Not a child’s play - sale of toy guns banned
Child experts and parents support the move, dubbing it a positive step.
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Eid moon spotted in North Waziristan
Eidul Fitr will be celebrated in the region on August 18.
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PHC rolls sleeves over extra-judicial killings
CJ Dost Muhammad Khan condemns govt’s inaction.
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Missing Information: Data on damage by drone strikes rejected by PHC
Additional Political Agent produced statistics before court; CJ Khan termed the data incomplete.
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Murder: Body found in sack in Charsadda
Incident follows the discovery of two other bodies a day earlier.
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Enforced disappearances: Nine missing persons released
PHC still dissatisfied with security agencies, issues new notices to defence, interior secretaries.
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Supat Valley: Paradise at the crossroads of civilisation
Treaded upon by a number of civilisations, including the Persians, Greeks, Scythians, Kushans, Turks and Mughals.
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Dismal record: Railway operations in Peshawar under crisis
Financial woes, bad service and persistent delays lead to low passenger turnout.
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Passion unfulfilled: Recurring impediments for Swat’s badminton buffs
Players concerned as the valley’s only badminton court to be demolished soon.
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Pesco given rickshaws, safety equipment
Move to help company promptly address consumer complaints, ensure safety of linemen.
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Two IED explosions in Kurram, Orakzai
Security agency official says IED targeted convoy in Khwai Darra area of Upper Orakzai as it was en route to Kurram.
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Gomal zam dam project: 8 labourers go ‘missing’ in S Waziristan
Project director says labourers were travelling in 2 pickups, heading back to DI Khan at the end of 14-day work shift.